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Digital Relocation/Welcome Guide

When visitors come to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, one of the first things many of them notice is the roar of jet aircraft passing over the front gate on their way to or from runway number 5/23. On a sign outside the gate, are the words, “Pardon our noise, it’s the sound of fre...

MCAS CHERRY POINT HISTORY It is said that the name “Cherry Point” comes from a post office established in the area for the Blades Lumber people some years ago. The post office was closed in 1935. The original “Point” was on the south side of the Neuse River east of Hanco...

Cherry Point is located midway between New Bern and Morehead City, N.C. The main gate is off North Carolina Highway 101, which connects with U.S. Highway 70 adjacent to the city of Havelock. On a large-scale map, Cherry Point is about 90 miles west-southwest of Cape Hatteras on the Neuse River in Cr...

Marine Transport Squadron 1 is home to three HH-46E Sea Knight helicopters, traditionally known as “Pedro.” The primary mission of these specially equipped Sea Knights is to provide heliborne search and rescue support for tactical aircraft flying here. The secondary mission of the helico...

If the EA-6B Prowler was part of an aerial football team, it would be the entire offensive line. Because its tactical electronic warfare capabilities provide the necessary defense maneuvers for its fighter and attack aircraft teammates to score big on the enemy team.
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The mission of the AV-8B Harrier is simple: Attack and destroy surface targets, day or night. The Harrier accomplishes this and more by carrying an assortment of weapons to include air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, bombs and a 25 mm Gatling-style gun.
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The CH-53E is commonly referred to as the workhorse of the wing due to its enormous lift capability. It has a payload of 30,000 lbs., can carry 55 passengers at speeds up to 173 mph. With a range of 621 miles, the Sea Stallion is just as comfortable operating from the deck of a ship at sea as it is ...

The Marine Corps’ transition from the UH-1N Huey to the UH-1Y Venom marked a stark improvement for an aircraft that already provided the best blend of all six Marine aviation functions. A case study in Offensive Air Support, Assault Support, Command and Control, and Aerial Reconnaissance, the ...

No aircraft defines the role of close air support better than the Marine AH-1 Cobra. Whether it’s providing cover for advancing ground forces or escorting assault support helicopters en route to a landing zone, the AH-1 is called on when Marines need firepower from the air.
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The 2d Marine Aircraft Wing was commissioned on July 19, 1941, at Naval Air Station San Diego, Calif. By November of that year, it had two squadrons at San Diego and four in Hawaii. Many of these planes were destroyed or damaged during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
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Located in the Main Exchange complex, the commissary provides quality products to authorized patrons at cost, helping customers save more than 30 percent on their total grocery bill. Available services include bakery, deli, sushi, fresh lobster, and plants. The deli makes wonderful sandwiches that c...

Cherry Point is served by the Craven County School System, and children attend the schools in the district assigned. All Havelock schools are accredited by the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction and the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges. Students are assigned to schools...

If you are married and bringing a family to Cherry Point, perhaps the most important thing on your checklist is housing. The Housing Department is located in Building 286, on the corner of 4th Avenue and “D” Street.
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Four hundred years ago, the New World was first explored by spirited men and women in search of adventure on the outer banks of North Carolina. In the tradition of the early explorers, there are new worlds to discover and endless adventures waiting for you on the inner and outer banks of North Carol...

THE HEART OF COASTAL CAROLINA The Marine Corps community at Havelock-Cherry Point, N.C., is truly unique in all the Corps. The official city seal and logo of the Greater Havelock Chamber of Commerce both feature the venerable Harrier, and every wholesome activity from youth sports to church fel...